Suds turn silver nanoparticles in clothes into duds
Harsh detergents destroy antibacterial particles found in athletic clothing, hospital gowns
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WASHED OUT Detergents with bleach or bleach alternatives can take out chunks of antibacterial silver nanoparticles in addition to tough stains.
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